PERI 8120 Lecture 28: perio objectives 3
28 Jan 2020
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To understand the major risk factors and risk modifiers of periodontal disease. Risk factors: thing that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury. Controlled diabetes does not show increase extent and severity. Adipose tissue is a source of pro-inflammatory cytokines. 2. 5 3. 5x greater risk for attachment loss. Only a percentage of patients get severe pd. Heritability is about 50% from twin studies. 65% of patients with severe chronic pd exhibited polymorphisms in il-1 gene. Sub is evaluated though probing and tactile sensation. High frenum prevent proper tooth brushing. Root proximity, ascending ramus, oblique ridges, tori, macroglossia, Defn: abnormal state caused by dental caregiver by inadvertent or erroneous treatment. Move to quick and you get necrosis of pdl. To be able to identify local predisposing factors. To understand the underlying systemic factors of periodontal disease. Hematological conditions: reduced immune response, increased infection and bleeding.
